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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Marcus Aurelius TR P XXXIII IMP X COS III P P; Victory
179 year| Silver | 3.2 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 179 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263074 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, standing left on globe, holding wreath in right hand and trophy, vertical at shoulder, in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P XXXIII IMP X COS III P P
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Tertia Tricesima, Imperator Decimum, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae.
Holder of tribunician power for the 33st time, Supreme commander (Imperator) for the tenth time, consul for the third time, father of the nation.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.75–3.66 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin featuring Marcus Aurelius, which was minted in 179 AD, is considered to be one of the most well-preserved examples of Roman coinage from that time period. Its excellent state of preservation is likely due to the fact that it was buried in a hoard, which helped to protect it from the wear and tear of circulation. As a result, many of the coin's details, such as the emperor's portrait and the victory symbol on the reverse, are still clearly visible today.
